Recovery Counselor

Why Join Our Team?

• Competitive Compensation: salary that matches your skills and experience.
• Generous Time Off: ample vacation and holiday pay.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: employer‑paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Additional voluntary benefits to support your lifestyle.
• Professional Growth Opportunities: on‑the‑job training with paid CEU opportunities and career development programs.
• Supervision for BBS hours for AMFT, ACSW, and APCC professionals (where applicable).
• Employee Recognition & Rewards: a culture that celebrates and rewards hard work and dedication.

Compensation

Starting Compensation: $19.00 – $22.00 USD per hour.

Schedule

Tuesday – Saturday, 3:00 pm – 11:30 pm.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent (GED, HiSET, etc.).
• Experience: One (1) year of full‑time equivalent experience working in a program serving individuals with mental disabilities or completion of 20 hours of regulated on‑the‑job training within the first year of employment (in addition to standard annual training requirements).
• Licenses & Certifications:
  • Valid California Driver's License (required).
  • Preferred: Valid California Class “B” Driver’s License.
  • Preferred: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).
  • Required within 90 days of hire: ServSafe Food Handler Certification.
  • Required within 90 days of hire: First Aid certification (approved agency, e.g., American Red Cross).

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to meet the physical and psychosocial needs of clients through direct and indirect physical and verbal interaction.
• Ensure all safety regulations are followed and maintain facilities in a safe, clean condition.
• Assist with client laundry, household cleaning, and other tasks as needed.
• Maintain the facility in a clean, orderly, sanitary, and attractive condition.
• Be added to the Approved Driver list and drive clients in the company vehicle as requested.
• Deliver high‑level customer service, maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment for clients, visitors, staff, and physicians.
• Model appropriate behaviors for clients and monitor daily client activities.
• Screen incoming clients/visitors for contraband and inventory all client property.
• Monitor surveillance equipment.
• Control access to the center, answer/direct incoming clients, conduct physical security checks of the grounds, and respond to fires or emergencies.
• Maintain vigilance over the general milieu to facilitate quality client care, optimal facility operations, and safety.
• Perform duties under direct supervision of the Program Director or designee, with some tasks completed independently.

Division & Program Overview

The position is based in a 16‑bed residential facility offering a short‑term, home‑like environment. The 24/7 intensive treatment program serves as an alternative to hospitalization or urgent care. Clinical services include comprehensive physical/psychological evaluations, mental health counseling, and case management. The program also provides life‑skills and interpersonal training, along with dedicated assistance for locating permanent housing.

For additional information, contact Stgarcia@starsinc.com.